From the archive

February 2012

195 posts

Vertix Wireless Helmet Communication

Wireless communication has been around for several years in the sport of professional bicycle racing.  Team managers use it communicate back and forth with their riders during races.  Vertix has it's own wireless communication solution, but this one is added into motorcycle helmets. The Vertix hardware comes in a couple of different styles so that it can be used with

Loftek CSX 2200 Remote Wireless IP Camera

I recently started looking to purchase a remote IP camera that would allow me to remotely view my home via the Internet. There are quite a variety of remote IP cameras that offer a number of different viewing options at widely varying price points. After a bit of looking, I ended up purchasing a Loftek CSX 2200 wireless IP security

Duracell is Bringing Wireless Charging Everywhere

Duracell is starting in one the mecca's of sports, Madison Square Garden, in their pursuit to build a network of wireless charging everywhere you go.  They will be partnered with some 2013 cars and envision a future of airports, coffee shops, and more where your devices will just charge wirelessly simply by being there in that location. Partnered with Proctor and Gamble,

Mastercard 1 time use Credit Card Numbers on your iPhone

Todd and Steve talk with Heather Stone, VP at Mastercard, about their new app that allows you to bring up a one time use credit card number on the fly. The GlobalVCard app by Mastercard will allow you to also send 1 time use credit card number by email, text or photo to an employee or family member with restrictions

Waterproof Your Gear With Liquipel

Nanotech waterproof coatings have been quite the fashion at CES this year but Liquipel's offering is a little bit different. Todd and Steve learn more from Kevin Bacon of Liquipel. Liquipel have developed a nanotechnology-based liquid-repelling coating for electronic devices that makes the device waterproof for short periods of immersion. This sounds pretty much like ever other waterproofing technology on

Mobile Content Venture: Live TV on the Go with Dyle

Somewhere in the back of a closet in a box, I have a portable TV. I use to carry it with me when I went camping or to a ball game. If I wanted to watch TV would simply turn it on and pull out the antenna and I was ready to go. Unfortunately when everything went digital, the TV

iOnRoad Turns Your Old Car into a High-Tech Safety Machine

The slogan "Turn your smartphone into a personal driving assisstant" should give you a quick overview of exactly what iOnRoad is all about.  The smartphone app works in conjunction with the camera in your phone to watch what is going on in front of you and warn you of things like if you are getting too close to another vehicle

Qubeey

It happens to all of us, we follow so many people and companies on various social media sites that we miss the things we are really interested in. Let’s face it most of us have a handful of people or business that we are truly interested in, our family and close friends, maybe a company we are interested in or

Nothing But Nets – A surprising visit to our booth

Todd and Steve get a surprise visit from a funny bug with a serious message. Even though it was Friday afternoon, and everyone was a bit punchy (including the tricaster operator in the studio) they managed to get the word out on this very important issue. Nothing but Nets is a charity that sends mosquito nets to people in Africa.

IEEE Gives a Look Behind Today’s Tech

IEEE, the commonly used abbreviation for the Institute for Electronics and Electrical Engineers, dropped by the TPN booth last month at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas to chat a bit about what is going on with the organization right now. IEEE.org looks at all aspects of today's technology, but also helps to set standards for some of it.  You may

Polkcast Creates Your Personal Cloud

Polkast thinks that it's better to have your files in your control in your home or office rather than the nebulous cloud. Andy talks to Dave from Polkast on how they do this but still give you access from your smartphone. Polkast consists of two components, a server app that's installed on the PC or Mac where all the documents

Swiss Voice: Landline Phones for the Modern Age

Swiss Voice has been making phones for over 100 years since 1893. They are known for their beautiful designs and technology. More and more people especially the younger generation are using their mobile phones as their home phones. Swiss Voice makes a line of beautifully designed phones call ePure which combine the security of a landline along with the mobility of

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